- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- Client-Centered approach
- Speaks English and Russian
About Lea
Lea Cattan is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in New York with 20 years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, parenting challenges, career concerns, and the ripple effects of life changes. She speaks English and Russian and accepts international clients.
Lea uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) alongside client-centered practice. She encourages clients to name feelings that are hard to describe and to notice how emotions affect relationships and decisions. Sessions focus on what is happening now and on small, practical steps people can try between meetings.
She also addresses a wide range of related concerns such as abandonment, attachment issues, blended family dynamics, body image, codependency, communication problems, commitment worries, and caregiving stress. Lea helps people who are coping with chronic illness, aging and geriatric issues, adoption and foster care questions, and the aftermath of divorce or separation.
Sessions tend to be conversational and goal-focused. Lea treats the client as the expert on their own life while offering reflections and options to consider. Expect straightforward talk about patterns, feelings, and small behavioral changes that can ease daily strain.
If taking the first step feels hard, Lea acknowledges that it takes courage. She invites prospective clients to select the online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to begin assessing fit and next steps.
How Lea integrates EFT and client-centered work online
Lea offers work grounded in Emotionally-Focused Therapy and client-centered practice. EFT focuses on identifying and working with core emotions and attachment-related patterns that shape how people relate and respond to stress. Client-centered work emphasizes listening, reflection, and building on the client’s own goals and strengths.Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. Lea will explore what you want to change, what feels most important, and which methods seem to fit your style. Together you can try different ways of working and adjust the focus as your needs evolve.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules call for them. They can also help when a session does not require being on camera or when lower bandwidth is needed. Ask about language options and practical details when arranging your first appointment to ensure the format works for your routine and goals.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English, Russian
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Lea address?
She works with stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, parenting challenges, career matters, and coping with life changes.
What therapeutic style does she use?
Her practice uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) and client-centered approaches to help name emotions and explore how they affect behavior.
How much clinical experience does she bring?
Lea has 20 years of professional experience working with a broad range of concerns related to relationships, caregiving, and personal stress.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) licensed in New York and practices from that location.
Can I work with her in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English and Russian for clients who prefer either language.
Does she work with international clients?
Yes, she accepts international clients; check any regional regulations that may affect therapy across borders.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to start the process.
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